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 “Why You Shouldn’t Trust Your Uncle Bob (and Other Tales of Puppy Training Gone Wrong in Chorley, Leyland, Wigan, Standish & Preston)”

When it comes to dog training, every method you use shapes your dog’s behavior—and your relationship with them. At [Your Business Name], we are proud advocates of force-free, science-based training methods. One of the most common tools we’re asked about is the prong collar. While some trainers and dog owners still rely on them, we choose not to—and here’s why.

WHAT do we teach in handling?

Dopamine, Serotonin, and Cortisol: How These Hormones Affect Your Dog’s Behaviour

Communication and understanding is the basis of all good friendships. Your puppy will be communicating when they are happy, when they are afraid, if they are unsure and if they want some love.

This is the question that often devides the opinion of some puppy owners and dog professionals! For me it's a Nay! I can hear puppy owners hearts sinking already!

Pupoys seem to come with "sit" pre installed more often than not......but how can we turn them into absolute sitting machines?!

Puppy training with our spaniel specifics - Modern methods to build a confident canine

Steadiness in dog training refers to your dog's ability to remain calm, focused, and in control of their impulses, even in distracting or exciting situations. It's the equivalent of your dog saying, "I got this," instead of launching themselves into chaos.